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513. Should Public Transit Be Free?

Freakonomics Radio

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How Much Are More People Writing Because the Price Has Changed?

A pilot program in New York City has eliminated fares on three bus lines that serve lower income areas. Nearly a third of all new york bus passengers fail to pay the fare, with that number rising above 50%. The drivers union says that drivers risk being assaulted if they try to collect the fare. Freconomics radio is sponsored by eb motors.

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